Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

As an M&A Executive at our dynamic M&A team based in Pune, you will be an integral part of executing our M&A strategy. Your responsibilities will include identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions that align with our growth objectives, focusing on sectors like technology, cybersecurity, and data analytics. This role offers a great opportunity for individuals passionate about finance and eager to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of M&A. Your key responsibilities will involve deal sourcing and screening. This includes conducting thorough market research and industry analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, maintaining a database of key company information and financial data for efficient evaluation purposes. You will also be involved in due diligence and valuation processes, collecting and analyzing financial statements, contracts, and other relevant documents. Developing financial models to assess the financial performance and valuation of target companies using techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and comparable transactions will be part of your role. Additionally, you will research market multiples and comparable transactions to support valuation efforts and prepare presentations and reports summarizing due diligence findings and valuation analyses for stakeholders. You will also play a crucial role in transaction execution by coordinating with legal, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure smooth deal execution and assisting in the preparation of closing documents and post-acquisition integration planning. Monitoring industry trends, staying updated on M&A best practices and regulatory changes, and undertaking ad-hoc projects assigned by senior management will be part of your additional duties. To excel in this role, you should have a Master's / Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, along with 4-7 years of experience in Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment banking, corporate development, or a similar role. Proficiency in analytical thinking, financial modeling, Excel, strong research, communication, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, are essential. Your exceptional work ethics, meticulous attention to detail, and accuracy in financial analyses and documentation will be crucial for success in this role.,